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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Shredded Beef Tacos

I am a working mom. I have to come home and make meals. Sometimes (almost everyday) I really don't feel like cooking. It doesn't help that I really don't like our stove. But that's a whole different story, so back to this one.

I have come to terms with the fact that I have to improvise. My family LOVES, LOVES, LOVES homemade shredded beef tacos. They take time to make. They require a big pan of grease. I am trying to not eat so much grease.

My compromise is SOFT TACOS. Not exactly the same, but not too shabby either. And based on the amount of leftovers (none) I think that my family liked it well enough too.

I made the shredded beef in the crock pot. I used a 2.5 pound chuck roast seasoned with salt, pepper and minced garlic, then threw 2 cut up onions in. Some underneath, on the sides and on the top. And added about 1/2 cup of water. I cooked it on low for 8 hours. Didn't lift the lid once.

The meat was so very tender. And tasted great. Did I mention NO leftovers.

2 comments:

I am the biggest fan ever of crockpot dinners...at least once a week in our house...one of my girls faves is a boneless pork loin roast, 4-6 italian sausages and a jar or two of your favorite spaghetti sauce...cook all day on low and voila. serve over rigatoni noodles...no other ingredients and it is quite yummy...